All Waitrose & Partners articles – Page 89
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AnalysisRenewed interest in Middle East’s thriving retail scene
There seems to be a renewed interest from many of Planet Retail’s clients in the potential being offered by the Middle Eastern market, and to a lesser extent, the longer-term opportunities presented by Africa.
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NewsJohn Lewis to advise on 'big society' projects
Retailer John Lewis, the UK’s best-known mutual company, is to advise public sector organisations on how to improve by involving staff.
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NewsJohn Lewis first-half sales growth of 15% unlikely to be sustained says Andy Street
Sales at department store chain John Lewis rose 14.9% in the first half, or 12.6% excluding VAT.
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NewsOcado has ‘everything to prove’, broker says
Ocado has a “racy valuation” but is a “sophisticated offering with everything to prove”, according to Collins Stewart analyst Greg Lawless.
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NewsSupermarket adjudicator not needed, grocers insist
A supermarket adjudicator is unnecessary, grocers have insisted.
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NewsJohn Lewis posts weekly sales rise of 8.2%
Sales at department store chain John Lewis rose 8.2% last week to £52.6m, helped by a strong showing from home lines.
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NewsWaitrose goes mobile with website and app
Waitrose has optimised its website for mobile phones and launched an iPhone app as it seeks to widen the brand’s appeal.
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NewsWaitrose hires supply chain director
Waitrose has appointed David Jones as its supply chain director.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales up nearly 10% in last week of Sale
John Lewis has reported weekly sales up 9.8% in the final week of its Clearance Sale.
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OpinionA sobering lesson for Ocado’s founders
Well, they got it away, but there won’t have been too many champagne corks being popped in Ocado’s Hatfield headquarters on Wednesday morning.
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NewsCity forces Ocado to slash IPO share price
The City kept up pressure on Ocado as it prepared for Wednesday’s float and, at the last moment, forced the online grocer to slash its asking price.
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NewsRetailers join forces with Prince Charles to set up new Countryside Fund
Retailers including Waitrose, Asda, Morrisons and Booths have signed up to support a new fund set up by the Prince of Wales to help British farmers.
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NewsTesco and Asda market share slips during World Cup
Tesco and Asda’s market share slipped during the World Cup, despite aggressive promotions and an increase in sales growth since June.
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NewsWaitrose refreshes payment system
UK supermarket Waitrose has introduced a new payment system across its entire estate to enhance customer service.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales rise 9.1%
Sales at department store chain John Lewis rose 9.1% last week to £59.2m as the retailer’s Sale drew shoppers.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales benefit from England’s World Cup exit
England’s exit from the World Cup is helping sales at department store chain John Lewis, which rose 11.4% last week to £67m.
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NewsCity split on Ocado IPO as Amazon launches online grocery offer
Competition from Waitrose and Amazon adds to questions over Ocado’s valuation and profitability
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NewsHeston Blumenthal to launch new food range for Waitrose
Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal has developed a range of food for Waitrose customers allowing them to try some of his more eccentric offerings.
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NewsJohn Lewis records 13.3% weekly sales rise
Department store chain John Lewis generated a sales uplift of 13.3% last week “despite many distractions”.
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OpinionOcado investors should be in it for the long haul
“EBITDA should not be considered a substitute for gross profit/(loss), operating profit/(loss), profit/(loss) before tax.” Wise words from an unexpected place - none other than the very small print at the end of Ocado’s announcement of its intention to float, released last Thursday.